Eight families from CT, all first timers to SHR – vacation of a lifetime.
Upon arrival, we were greeted by fabulous Rochelle with a tour; finally putting a beautiful face with a year of emails. Cabins- comfy, rustic, cozy. Views- breathtaking. Saloon– out of a movie. Games, cards, green space to run. Never a worry about the kids. Need childcare, they have it.
Saloon was our spot. Fell in love with bartender Casey. So many memories in that saloon, day and night. Food - delicious. If we had excursions- packed us food to go.
Most of us were first time riders and ALL of us were back on the horses day 2. Views on horseback – remarkable. God’s country. I prayed and laughed. It was revitalizing.
Connections made at SHR - magical, inexplicable, so lovely. Rochelle and her staff – extraordinary. Always working, always smiling. Spent hours together on horseback, in the saloon, around the campfire; talking, connecting, learning about eachother. Sang, danced, ate, drank, laughed and cried. Last campfire - epic. Wranglers “branding” our personal gear; then Rochelle’s brother serenading us with his music. It was moving. I felt a sense of vulnerability just being in the moment. Looking around the fire – we all did. Made new friends.
Rochelle rocks! She is a professional, and one hell of a wrangler. Genuine, adventurous, kind. The scheduling of our activities was impeccable. Always around for whatever we needed– no request denied. Hard-working, smart, dedicated, and passionate. Can’t say enough…we adore her.
Thank you SHR. A piece of me was left with you, no doubt.
★★★★★
